The Nutrition Prescription: Can Legumes and Soy Lower Hypertension Risk? - Frankly Speaking Ep 503

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Overview: In this episode, we discuss how prescribing “food as medicine” can complement hypertension management in primary care. We review the evidence supporting legumes, soy, and DASH-based nutrition for lowering blood pressure, while providing practical counseling strategies to help patients adopt dietary patterns that enhance cardiovascular health alongside standard medical therapy.

Episode resource links:

• Metoudi M, et al. bmjnph 2026;0:e001449. doi:10.1136/bmjnph-2025-001449
• Brindal E, Baird D. Regular Flatulence Patterns Among Community-Dwelling Individuals in Australia. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(5):e2615637. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.15637
• DASH - DASH Eating Plan | NHLBI, NIH

Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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